Holy Cross Cheerleading

2009-2010 CHEERLEADING ROSTER
Team: Liz Bolduc, Catherine Broadbent, Joanne Choi, Chelsea Dwyer, Brianne Ebbeling, Sahendy Estevez, Elizabeth Frogale, Elizabeth Juliand, Cady Koenigs, Jenna Larson, Meghan McCloat, Shala Murray, Liz Parker, Ashley Repp
Coach: Tina Borrelli
Contact information: Cheerleading@holycross.edu

WHY CHEER AT HOLY CROSS?
The Holy Cross cheerleaders are a group of energetic, student athletes, who are devoted to the traditions of HC and its school spirit. Cheering at HC you will become part of a tradition and will help to make it even better. We work hard at progressing our skills. We strive to support and encourage each other and have fun working toward common goals. Holy Cross cheerleading offers the chance to build long-lasting friendships, and team camaraderie.

Cheerleaders not only cheer for Division 1 sports, but also may travel to summer camp, football games, post-season tournaments, and sometimes competition. Cheerleaders enjoy the best seats in the house for all Holy Cross home football and basketball events.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Motivated individuals, who continually try to improve themselves. People who believe a cheer squad can affect a game even if it is a small impact. Athletes who want to demonstrate their abilities and help the Holy Cross program to progress, at practices, games, and competition.

TRYOUT INFORMATION
We encourage anyone interested in trying out to attend a practice and/or game. All of our practices are open. Anyone interested in working on their skills or learning more about the program is invited to attend a practice.

TRYOUT PROCEDURE
Tryouts are held in April for the following year.
The purpose of tryouts is to pick the most talented athletes who give the best representation of Holy Cross. The tryout process will aide the coaching staff in choosing the best all around teams.
If you are unable to attend the tryouts in the spring, a video tryout is suggested.

Material & Technical Clinics - All candidates, including students who've made a team in the past, must tryout for a spot on the cheerleading team, in April. (Only captains of the cheerleading teams are exempt from trying out). We highly encourage high school seniors to tryout in the spring because another tryout will only be held if there are open spots. The typical cheerleading squad is a total of 16 members (subject to change). There are no junior varsity cheerleading squads at Holy Cross. . There are no weight or height limits to tryout for cheerleading.

Judging
All material will be taught during tryouts. Cuts may be made after the practice time on Saturday. Final tryouts will be judged upon the following categories:

Guys:
# No experience necessary.
# You just need to be willing to commit to the team, and to work hard.

Girls:
# A Dance
# A Fight song
# A Cheer
# A Sideline
# A single toe-touch jump
# A standing back handspring
# A round-off back handspring

*You will go thru a stunt progression (shoulder sit, shoulder stand, prep, extension, etc) throughout tryouts. In order to progress you must be cleared by the coach. On the final day of tryouts, you will be asked to do the most advanced stunt that you can safely perform.
**Most skills (except tumbling) will be taught through tryouts and all skills are not mandatory, but will increase your chances!
**The coaching staff/administration will choose the team. The coaching staff/administration will select the team that works best together and performs at the most elite level.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Tryouts for the upcoming year are held in April. The cheerleading season is year round. If you are selected to be on the team you must commit for the football and basketball seasons. You are expected to attend events over some school breaks ( including Winter and Spring break.) Please plan accordingly.

Incoming freshmen or transfer students must furnish a copy of your letter of acceptance before you may tryout. All candidates, whether it is your first time or you are returning, must bring a copy of your medical insurance card or proof of medical insurance including the policy number. If you are not going to be 18 by the first day of tryouts, you must have a parent/legal guardian present at registration to sign medical waivers or you will not be allowed to participate in try out activities.

REQUIREMENTS
Cheer camp in the summer is required. If you do not attend camp, you will be allowed to tryout again, only if there are additional tryouts held during the school year. Any Holy Cross student may tryout for the team.

Practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and Fridays from 4-6pm. A gymnastics practice may be added as needed. You are also expected to do weight training/conditioning with the Strength and Conditioning coaches.

You are expected to attend all practices, games and community service that the team does. If the team competes, extra practices may be held as needed.

TRAVEL SQUADS
The coaching staff/administration reserve the right to select a designated travel squad at anytime. If selected, the travel squad will consist of up to twelve cheerleaders who will travel to Holy Cross events which are held off campus.